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Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association

Gretchen Mafi, professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, recently received two honors from the American Meat Science Association for her leadership in student
Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association
Do your homework before signing a contract for home repairs

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahomans, the road to recovery following a natural disaster can be a long one.

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Debris in pastures potential health risk to cattle

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Insulation and building debris from tornadoes can cause problems for cattle producers, difficulties that potentially could have a significant effect on animal health and time management costs.

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Chainsaw safety important as tornado cleanup begins

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Many Oklahomans are now faced with a massive cleanup job after severe weather recently ripped through the state. The storms left much destruction in their wakes, including houses, cars and trees.

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Safe drinking water is a top concern after a natural disaster

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the wake of recent severe storms across Oklahoma, finding a safe water supply is a priority.

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Practice proper safety techniques during storm cleanup

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Storm season is in full swing, with tornadoes and windy thunderstorms leaving trails of debris in their wakes, debris that may be heavy, bulky or even ripe with bacteria, which can lead to potential health problems.

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Be wary of identity theft and scams following a weather disaster

Wed, May 17, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma residents are more than familiar with the weather advisories and warnings that come across the television and radio. When the sirens sound, Oklahomans know what they need to do to be safe.

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Ransomware an ‘equal-opportunity extortion attempt’

Tue, May 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent widespread ransomware attacks hit computers in more than 150 countries, but the malicious practice itself is not new and given hackers ability to eventually work around security protocols – if only for a short period

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USDA-NASS may be contacting some Oklahoma stocker cattle producers

Tue, May 16, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma cattle producers who received the Oklahoma State University Stocker Survey from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service recently but who have not returned it will soon be receiving a call from NASS to help

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OSU’s historic Magruder Plots centerpiece of May 19 wheat field day

Mon, May 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wheat growers will be descending on Stillwater for Oklahoma State University's May 19 Magruder Plots Field Day, picking up the latest research-based information while also honoring one of the great achievements of agriculture

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OSU releases two new wheat varieties

Fri, May 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources released two new hard red winter wheat varieties, Spirit Rider and Smith's Gold.

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